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Health & Wellness August 28, 2025

As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen August 25, 2025 As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s…

Government & Politics August 28, 2025

Georgia teacher fired over LGBTQ book continues to fight her termination, school district policies

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 28, 2025 A federal judge in Atlanta paused a challenge against school district…

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Government & Politics August 28, 2025

When the government can see everything: How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data

by Nicole M. Bennett, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely…

Health & Wellness August 28, 2025

How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker

by Abigail Folberg, University of Nebraska Omaha and Brittany Givens Rassoolkhani, University of Kentucky, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s administration has dramatically…

Health & Wellness August 28, 2025

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children

by David Higgins, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Guidance around COVID-19 vaccines has once again shifted after the Food…

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History August 28, 2025

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

[This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the University of Georgia as…

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Weather August 28, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 28, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 28, 2025, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Festivals August 28, 2025

Taste of Smyrna coming Saturday, September 6

Taste of Smyrna distributed the following details about the upcoming festival in downtown Smyrna: WHAT: The annual Taste of Smyrna featuring food from more than 30 restaurants, music, a Kid…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta August 28, 2025

More information released about Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Marietta

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police are releasing more information about Tuesday afternoon’s fatal shooting at a Chevron Gas station. Police say the suspect in the case, a 24-year-old Savannah man,…

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Cobb County August 28, 2025

Cobb Veterans Memorial Garden left off list for additional funding

By Mark Woolsey Despite pleas from military veterans, Cobb County Commissioners on Tuesday left the Cobb Veterans Memorial Garden off a list of projects receiving additional millions from what’s called…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 28, 2025

“My name is Petrie, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

A grey/tabby cat held by someone behind and being pet by someone upfront

Pets and Pet Adoption August 28, 2025

“My name is Stitch. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Weather August 27, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

A labrador retriever lying on a metal table with a cloth on

Pets and Pet Adoption August 27, 2025

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tan/white Labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 27, 2025

“My name is Lotus, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female tortoiseshell domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Mableton August 27, 2025

The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in February of this year. [Warning from…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community August 27, 2025

Art in the Park-A Celebration of Creation

[Photo by Brian Benefield] [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Some of y’all want to keep basking in…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton August 27, 2025

Mableton to Host a Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan Small Area 1 and 2 Focus Group Meeting

The City of Mableton distributed the following public information release: The City of Mableton invites all residents, businesses, and stakeholders to attend the City’s Mableton 2045 Small Areas 1 and…

Health & Wellness August 27, 2025

Blue States That Sued Kept Most CDC Grants, While Red States Feel Brunt of Trump Clawbacks

This article by Henry Larweh, Rachana Pradhan, and Rae Ellen Bichell first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Henry Larweh and Rachana Pradhan and Rae Ellen Bichell August…

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Immigration August 27, 2025

Kemp mobilizes Georgia National Guard to assist ICE

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 25, 2025 Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is sending approximately 75 members of Georgia’s…

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As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.

As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.

Georgia teacher fired over LGBTQ book continues to fight her termination, school district policies

When the government can see everything: How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data

How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 28, 2025

Taste of Smyrna coming Saturday, September 6

More information released about Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Marietta

Cobb Veterans Memorial Garden left off list for additional funding

“My name is Petrie, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

“My name is Stitch. Are you here to adopt me?”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

“My name is Lotus, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.

Georgia teacher fired over LGBTQ book continues to fight her termination, school district policies

When the government can see everything: How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data

How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 28, 2025

Taste of Smyrna coming Saturday, September 6

More information released about Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Marietta

Cobb Veterans Memorial Garden left off list for additional funding

“My name is Petrie, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

“My name is Stitch. Are you here to adopt me?”

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

“My name is Lotus, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

Art in the Park-A Celebration of Creation

Mableton to Host a Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan Small Area 1 and 2 Focus Group Meeting

Blue States That Sued Kept Most CDC Grants, While Red States Feel Brunt of Trump Clawbacks

Kemp mobilizes Georgia National Guard to assist ICE